An adhesive gel packed with light-activated chemicals can seal cuts or ulcers on the cornea — the clear surface of…
Protein BRCA1 as a stress coach
Two proteins work hand in hand to ensure that the tumor cells of neuroblastoma can grow at full speed. A…
Laser-targeted removal of prostate tumors works as well complete removal of prostate
Researchers have shown that selectively destroying cancerous prostate tissue is as effective as complete prostate removal or radiation therapy while…
Visualizing better cancer treatment
Researchers have engineered nanoscale protein micelles capable of both delivering chemotherapeutic drugs and of being tracked by MRI. The innovation…
Gene variant associated with cellular aging
It is well known that psychiatric stress is associated with accelerated aging. Now, a new study shows that a gene…
Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?
Healthy cognitive aging is a public health priority, especially as the US population grows older. Until now, not much has…
It’s spring already? Physics explains why time flies as we age
Researchers have a new explanation for why those endless days of childhood seemed to last so much longer than they…
Assessment tool predicts chronic fatigue syndrome 6 months after mono
To assess risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome after mononucleosis, researchers developed and validated a scale for rating the severity…
Balance of two enzymes linked to pancreatic cancer survival
New research sets the stage for clinicians to potentially one day use levels of a pancreatic cancer patient’s PHLPP1 and…
Innovative lab test to develop easy-to-swallow medicine for children
Scientists have revealed an innovative in vitro method that can help to develop easy to swallow medicine for children and…